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shake
noun countable UK /ʃeɪk/ 1 the action of shakinggive something a shake: John grabbed the gift and gave it a shake. a shake of the head (=movement of your head from side to side in order to say no to something): ‘No,’ Mrs Callison said with a firm shake of the head. Synonyms and related words
Movements up and down or backwards and forwards 2 the amount of liquid or powder that comes out of a container when you shake it onceshake of: Add three shakes of garlic salt. Synonyms and related words
Amounts of things described according to what holds them Synonyms and related words
Non-alcoholic drinks americano angostura barley water 4 the shakesinformaluncontrolled quick movements of your body that you make because, for example, you are ill, nervous, or have drunk too much alcoholhave/get the shakes: She got a bad case of the shakes before the show. Synonyms and related words
Causes, symptoms and the course of illnesses aetiology complication crisis
in two shakes (of a lamb’s tail) no great shakes shake
noun countable US /ʃeɪk/ 1 the action of shakinggive something a shake: John grabbed the gift and gave it a shake. a shake of the head (=movement of your head from side to side in order to say no to something): “No,” Mrs. Callison said with a firm shake of the head. Synonyms and related words
Movements up and down or backwards and forwards Synonyms and related words
Non-alcoholic drinks americano angostura bitter lemon 3 the amount of liquid or powder that comes out of a container when you shake it onceshake of: Add three shakes of garlic salt. Synonyms and related words
Amounts of things described according to what holds them 4 the shakesinformaluncontrolled quick movements of your body that you make because, for example, you are sick, nervous, or have drunk too much alcoholhave/get the shakes: She got a bad case of the shakes before the show. Synonyms and related words
Causes, symptoms and the course of illnesses aetiology chill complication
in two shakes (of a lamb’s tail) no great shakes shake
1 intransitive to make lots of quick small movements up and down, or side to sideHouses shook as a bomb exploded in the neighbourhood. Synonyms and related words
To move up and down or backwards and forwards 1a intransitive if you shake, your body makes lots of small quick movements that you cannot control, usually because you are cold, or because you are feeling a very strong emotionshake with fear/laughter etc: She was literally shaking with fear. Synonyms and related words
To move the body in an uncontrolled way contort contortion convulse Synonyms and related words
Physical sensations and movements in response to emotions 1b transitive to move something quickly up and down or side to sideAn earthquake shook a wide area of southern Italy last year. Shake the dressing well before you put it on the salad. Synonyms and related words
To move up and down or backwards and forwards 1c transitive to hold someone and move them quickly in order to get their attention, or to wake them‘You’re not listening!’ she cried, shaking him. Synonyms and related words
To hold something or someone
2 shake or shake off transitive to get rid of something bad such as a problem, illness, or fearShe couldn’t shake her fear of snakes. Synonyms and related words
To get better after an illness 3 intransitive if your voice shakes, it sounds weak, nervous, or emotionalHis voice shook as he asked her to marry him. Synonyms and related words 4 transitive to make something less strong, powerful, or confidentThe news shook financial markets worldwide. Violent conflicts between tribes have shaken the region. Synonyms and related words
To become, or to make something weaker Synonyms and related words
To make someone feel disappointed or less hopeful disappoint let down discourage 5 transitive to frighten someone, or to cause them to feel strong emotionsThe boy’s tragic death shook the entire community. He was shaken and upset by the accident. Synonyms and related words
To make someone afraid or frightened 6 shake or shake off transitive to escape from someone who is following or chasing youThey ran into the alley, hoping to shake off their pursuers. Synonyms and related words
To escape from a place or situation
shake someone’s belief/confidence/faith shake your finger (at someone) shake your fist (at someone) shake hands (with someone) shake your head shake in your boots/shoes shake a leg shake like a leaf shake on it
shake down shake out shake up shake
1 intransitive to make many quick small movements up and down, or side to sideHouses shook as a bomb exploded in the neighborhood. Synonyms and related words
To move up and down or backwards and forwards 1a intransitive if you shake, your body makes many small quick movements that you cannot control, usually because you are cold, or because you are feeling a very strong emotionshake with fear/laughter etc.: She was literally shaking with fear. Synonyms and related words
To move the body in an uncontrolled way contort contortion convulse Synonyms and related words
Physical sensations and movements in response to emotions 1b transitive to move something quickly up and down or side to sideAn earthquake shook a wide area of southern Italy last year. Shake the dressing well before you put it on the salad. Synonyms and related words
To move up and down or backwards and forwards 1c transitive to hold someone and move them quickly in order to get their attention, or to wake them“You’re not listening!” she cried, shaking him. Synonyms and related words
To hold something or someone
2 shake or shake off transitive to get rid of something bad such as a problem, illness, or fearShe couldn’t shake her fear of snakes. Synonyms and related words
To get better after an illness 3 intransitive if your voice shakes, it sounds weak, nervous, or emotionalHis voice shook as he asked her to marry him. Synonyms and related words 4 transitive to make something less strong, powerful, or confidentThe news shook financial markets worldwide. Violent conflicts between tribes have shaken the region. Synonyms and related words
To become, or to make something weaker Synonyms and related words
To make someone feel disappointed or less hopeful disappoint let down discourage 5 transitive to frighten someone, or to cause them to feel strong emotionsThe boy’s tragic death shook the entire community. He was shaken and upset by the accident. Synonyms and related words
To make someone afraid or frightened 6 shake or shake off transitive to escape from someone who is following or chasing youThey ran into the alley, hoping to shake their pursuers. Synonyms and related words
To escape from a place or situation
shake hands (with someone) shake in your boots/shoes shake a leg shake like a leaf shake on it shake someone’s belief/confidence/faith shake your finger (at someone) shake your fist (at someone) shake your head
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